A third person has been arrested in connection with the murder of Elle Edwards who was killed in a shooting outside a pub on Christmas Eve, police have confirmed. The 26-year-old beautician was caught in crossfire when she was shot in the head during a night out at the Lighthouse Inn in Wallasey on December 24.
Officers believe that Elle was not the intended target of the heinous attack after four other men were also shot and left injured following the incident, the Liverpool Echo reports. None of those victims are in a critical condition but a 28-year-old male from Beechwood is continuing to receive medical care.
Police have now arrested a third suspect, a 31-year-old man from Tranmere on suspicion of conspiracy to murder. He is currently in custody along side another male and one female suspect and will be questioned by detectives.
Merseyside Police have also been granted additional time to further question a 30-year-old man from Tranmere who was arrested on suspicion of murder and attempted murder. Along with a 19-year-old woman from Rock Ferry arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to murder.
The investigation into Elle’s murder remains ongoing. Deputy Chief Constable Ian Critchley, said: "We are continuing to support the family of Elle Edwards and our thoughts remain with them and her friends at this incredibly difficult time.
"Guns have no place in our communities. We have seen here the devastation they can cause, and the senseless loss to a family of their loved one by the most cowardly of acts. I want our communities to be reassured that we will be relentless in finding those who choose to use them and store the weapons and bring them to justice.
"Our activity and presence on the Wirral has not just been confined to the past few days. Operationally, our officers have been working around the clock throughout the whole year – including the Christmas period - to disrupt criminals by carrying out warrants, stop checks and stop searches, targeted operations and high visibility patrols, as well as working closely with our communities and local businesses."
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